Senior Systems Engineer - ATA/ATR Algorithms Lead at BAE Systems
Huntsville, AL
$120,874–$205,486from the description
Jul 28, 2026
Huntsville, AL
Jul 29, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A senior-level systems engineering role at BAE Systems focused on leading Automatic Target Acquisition (ATA) and Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) algorithm development and demonstration for precision-guided munitions seekers. The position involves technical leadership across the full maturation lifecycle — from R&D prototypes through production — with responsibilities spanning sensor algorithm development, embedded systems integration, signal/image processing, and customer engagement. Suited to candidates with a defense/embedded background and experience deploying algorithms in operational environments.
Senior level · 6+ years · Huntsville, AL · Bachelor's required · Secret clearance · Full-time
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The role requires holding an active Secret clearance AND being eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance — both are hard gates per the Required section.
SOC classification is uncertain: the role is primarily algorithm/software development (ATA/ATR, signal/image processing, AI/ML) embedded in a systems engineering context. 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) is used as the best fit for a systems engineer with a heavy algorithms focus; 15-1252 (Software Developers) is a plausible alternative given the algorithm development emphasis.
Several required skills ('sensor algorithm development', 'signal/image processing', 'target tracking', 'data fusion', 'embedded systems', 'simulation') are stated as a bundled experience mix in the Required section — they are treated as hard gates collectively, though the JD frames them as a 'balanced experience mix' rather than deep expertise in each individually.
Preferred skills (sensor architecture, ATA/ATR algorithms, AI/ML) appear under the 'Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills' heading.
The role is described as hybrid (onsite + remote), not fully remote.
Ignored 2 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): sensor algorithm development, sensor architecture development.
Requires a Secret clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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